Wa Cnty RD R34 over Spillway Hanover Canal
PoorPosted for loadWashakie County, Wyoming · 10 Miles N.E. of Worland · Structure no. KQL
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 119
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wa Cnty RD R34 over Spillway Hanover Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wa Cnty RD R34 over Spillway Hanover Canal in Washakie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 119 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 167 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wa Cnty RD R34 over Spillway Hanover Canal built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wa Cnty RD R34 over Spillway Hanover Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Wa Cnty RD R34 over Spillway Hanover Canal carry?
About 119 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Wa Cnty RD R34 over Spillway Hanover Canal?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Wa Cnty RD R34 over Spillway Hanover Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.